tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post7453685545439956444..comments2024-03-25T21:54:29.130-07:00Comments on FocusingOnLife: If not now, then when?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-22487823165968177712012-10-23T07:36:35.076-07:002012-10-23T07:36:35.076-07:00oh Dotti.... i'm so happy you are here.....
...oh Dotti.... i'm so happy you are here..... <br /><br />this is such a sincere post..... I so know how you feel.......<br />and I'm so glad you are here....<br /><br />it's just insane. :)<br /><br />xo, Kim<br />Kim Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07923125979779096069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-65183218871399821012012-10-23T06:40:03.244-07:002012-10-23T06:40:03.244-07:00Dotti so pleased that you did it... I am the same ...Dotti so pleased that you did it... I am the same I've never been on an aeroplane by myself and the thought of a transatlantic flight gives me wobbly legs . Have loads of fun ...Viv@Thoughts from the Desktophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730298140439036198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-34138473543570998912012-10-23T05:00:25.922-07:002012-10-23T05:00:25.922-07:00So happy for you that you decided now was the time...So happy for you that you decided now was the time to go! Looking forward to reading posts about your experience!! Enjoy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318991328136593536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-71632410999262431892012-10-22T18:08:11.614-07:002012-10-22T18:08:11.614-07:00Oh Dottie...I am looking forward to reading all ab...Oh Dottie...I am looking forward to reading all about your experience when you get back. I hesitated this year and have been kicking myself seeing all the images on instagram. I will be there next year and I hope you will be too. Have a wonderful time and savor the moment. Meeting these fabulous women will only make your friendships stronger and you are lucky for it.Michele.NYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06767352520298951190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-33876502250346393542012-10-22T17:59:55.898-07:002012-10-22T17:59:55.898-07:00Wow, you just described me to the T!! It takes wor...Wow, you just described me to the T!! It takes work to become a social butterfly "in person" lol. The thing is, you miss out on some of lifes most precious moments when you don't venture out of your comfort zone! Your story has really awaken me, and Im so glad that you decided to go. You will have a wonderful time, and gain a lifetime of memories! Thanks for sharing and have a blessed and safe trip:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-52569713229828263042012-10-22T17:05:55.345-07:002012-10-22T17:05:55.345-07:00So good to read your post and hear about your new ...So good to read your post and hear about your new adventure. You continue to inspire me!<br />Wishing you a wonderful time away. parsoncarsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02823868691249392650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-88290319748972487172012-10-22T16:55:27.789-07:002012-10-22T16:55:27.789-07:00Good for you! I hope you have a wonderful trip!Good for you! I hope you have a wonderful trip!Karen Lakishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493883087361055962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-54959824063492465652012-10-22T15:25:21.628-07:002012-10-22T15:25:21.628-07:00Wow Dotti, I had to look a few times to see who wr...Wow Dotti, I had to look a few times to see who wrote this post. I never would have guessed. I hope you are enjoying yourself.<br /><br />I share some of the same reasons for not participating in group activities. I don't have a hearing loss but I had a Traumatic Brain injury 10 years ago and I am easily overwhelmed with new people and situations. Like you, I like being alone. I guess we are both doing things out of our comfort zones. Before FOL, I don't think I would be sharing my pictures or sharing stories with people I met online. I'm glad I did though..<br /><br />Have fun <br />Natalienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-74715755074418171742012-10-22T15:02:39.620-07:002012-10-22T15:02:39.620-07:00great post, Dotti. I am hoping the best for you t...great post, Dotti. I am hoping the best for you there. I bet you come home so proud and assured. You have done so much since I knew you in Big Picture classes. You are a wonderful participant. Sallyradish38https://www.blogger.com/profile/13420549324649459131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-68969166176455477572012-10-22T10:07:31.544-07:002012-10-22T10:07:31.544-07:00Bravo! Dottie you are taking that step to push you...Bravo! Dottie you are taking that step to push you even further in your blogging and photography. How brave. Have a wonderful time. Peggy from PAPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16610347687911147219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-60909223026790733732012-10-22T08:27:38.832-07:002012-10-22T08:27:38.832-07:00Dotti, my heart goes out to you for the stuggle yo...Dotti, my heart goes out to you for the stuggle you've gone through! I can defintely ditto all three of your reasons for not wanting to commit! I admire you so much for pushing yourself and going!!!!! Now, I'm waiting to see your lovely images and read about your adventures! You girls have enough fun for all of us!!!Cathy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10779935742253650385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-48830662891430971682012-10-22T07:51:58.061-07:002012-10-22T07:51:58.061-07:00I smiled the entire time I read your heartfelt tho...I smiled the entire time I read your heartfelt thoughts. Like you I have always been a wee bit hesitant, but I have been blessed to be able to meet on a couple occations some of my on line friends. What a joy it is to put faces to the written word. <br /><br />I am hoping you have a blast and that you will share all the fun with us! Make sure that everyone knows how much I wish I could be there. I keep saying "next year!" <br /><br />Hugs-- be safe!Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061773932119197157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-1349366449209272832012-10-22T07:35:02.128-07:002012-10-22T07:35:02.128-07:00I'm doing the same thing - checking into Flick...I'm doing the same thing - checking into Flickr and instagram every chance I get - I feel like I'm there!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433584313253805817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-80135007807390599002012-10-22T07:33:11.604-07:002012-10-22T07:33:11.604-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433584313253805817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-3477284792173397432012-10-22T07:32:43.037-07:002012-10-22T07:32:43.037-07:00Pam -- one of these days we are all going to grab ...Pam -- one of these days we are all going to grab you from you comfort zone and get to see your brillant face-- what do you think about that? :) Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06061773932119197157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-87847452699924549382012-10-22T05:17:37.865-07:002012-10-22T05:17:37.865-07:00Dotti, so honestly written, from the heart. At the...Dotti, so honestly written, from the heart. At the time I'm reading this I'm sure you're fast asleep in Palm Springs, or at least I hope you are. And you've gotten through the initial meeting of everyone and sometimes awkward first moments. Now it's your time to relax and let yourself be completely immersed in this wonderful opportunity you have given yourself. Like you, and Carol above, I need my "alone" time, I kind of like to be alone many times. So I totally understand how you're feeling. But I do know, that just like Terri did last year, you will be so grateful that you had this experience, so proud of yourself that you "did it," and so excited to share what you've experienced. I am very proud of you for doing this, for stepping outside of your comfort zone! Gee, when you do it, you do it big! Have loads of fun, take time for yourself, and enjoy! My thoughts are with all of my FOL sisters out there, as well as all of our other photography friends. :)heyjudephotographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098165048025314116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-75907059966693693172012-10-22T04:43:57.377-07:002012-10-22T04:43:57.377-07:00This is such a beautifully written, honest, and he...This is such a beautifully written, honest, and heart-felt post. I woke up this morning and my first thought was of all of you together out there in the sunshine with your cameras, experiencing the vastness of the whole thing. All those months of planning for everyone and now, there you are. I keep racing to Flickr to see if any more shots are up. I know they'll come in as the days unfold and in the weeks following. I find it moving, very moving, to know so many of you are gathered together. I send my love and best fish wishes for a glorious time.<br />oxoxox FishgirlAFishGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513718005250273753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-70743493524267892682012-10-22T04:43:45.593-07:002012-10-22T04:43:45.593-07:00By the way, I hope you show this to Kim, so she kn...By the way, I hope you show this to Kim, so she knows how she influenced you!<br />Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433584313253805817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-66496992854629732012012-10-22T04:04:27.130-07:002012-10-22T04:04:27.130-07:00Dear Dotti,
I am just so proud of you for doing th...Dear Dotti,<br />I am just so proud of you for doing this! I actually am in sync with many of your reasons for not wanting to make the move. I was blessed to be brought up in a quiet household, and I love my solitude. If I do something like you are doing, I always need to schedule in down time - even if I have to stay up later or get up earlier than everyone else. But I've also learned not to say no to special opportunities like what you are doing right now. You knew in your soul that you wanted to do this. And there you are, with built in friends, and a passion in common. How can you miss? It took guts to get there. Now the fun starts, and the memories will last forever! You are very brave! Now enjoy!<3<br />Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433584313253805817noreply@blogger.com